The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady Sparks Tension with Controversial Joke

In an unprecedented live televised event, organized at the Kia Forum in Inglewood (Los Angeles), Tom Brady, former quarterback of the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was the protagonist of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady.

The special was part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest and featured luminaries such as Ben Affleck, Will Ferrell, Kim Kardashian, among others, as well as notable NFL figures such as Peyton Manning and Rob Gronkowski. However, it was a joke by comedian Jeff Ross about Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, that marked the first tense moment of the night.

The special “The Greatest Roast of All Time” brought together celebrities and sports figures in Los Angeles (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

Ross, known for his incisive comments, was quick to reference the 2019 controversy involving Kraft with charges of soliciting prostitution, which were ultimately dismissed. Ross said to Brady, “Would you like a massage?” The event caused a visible reaction of discomfort on the part of the former athlete and several of the guests at the gala.

The answer was immediate; He approached Jeff at the podium and whispered, “Don’t ever say that shit again.” To which he responded, visibly nervous, “OK, OK. He’s having fun, look at him. I love what you do for Jews, Robert Kraft (referring to his Jewish background). “You’re amazing,” trying to soften the moment.

It didn’t take long for internet users to relate Tom Brady’s reaction to the slap that Will Smith gave Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

The reactions on the networks were immediate and many users immediately related this uncomfortable moment to Will Smith’s reaction at the Oscars when he got up from his seat and went straight to slap Chris Rock to defend his wife from a joke.

The event was hosted by Kevin Hart, who did not miss the opportunity to joke about it. “Stop being a coward, Jeff, and sit down. Stop kissing his butt. ‘Are you OK? They were just jokes,’” he snapped at Jeff Ross.

Jeff Ross caused a tense moment with a joke about Robert Kraft during Tom Brady’s roast (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

In February 2019, Robert Kraft was charged with soliciting prostitution following an investigation that spanned multiple counties in Florida. The investigation focused on massage parlors, and police said they recorded Kraft paying for sex acts at the Orchids of Asia spa in January of that same year.

Kraft pleaded not guilty, and a federal judge in Florida later determined that the recordings were made through illegal surveillance and ordered them to be destroyed. The case was later dismissed.

“I am truly sorry,” Kraft acknowledged in a statement. “I know I have hurt and disappointed my family, my close friends, my co-workers, our fans and many others who rightly expect a higher standard from me. Throughout my life, I have always tried to do the right thing. The last thing I would want is to disrespect another human being.”

Robert Kraft faced legal and public repercussions after accusations of soliciting prostitution. (Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports)

“As I move forward, I hope to continue using the platform I have been blessed with to help others and try to make a difference. I hope to be judged not by my words, but by my actions. And through those actions, I hope to regain your trust and respect,” he added. In the face of the scandal, Tom Brady and his wife at the time, Gisele Bündchen, offered their support. The former player and Robert Kraft have a closeness that dates back more than two decades due to their professional bond.

The special, executive produced by Brady, Ross, Hart, Casey Patterson and Jeff Clanagan for Hartbeat, stood out for its live format, presenting a unique challenge for participants by not having the ability to edit the content before broadcast.

Gisele Bündchen’s separation and the famous “deflategate” were also part of the jokes in the Tom Brady special (EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER)

Beyond the slip, The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady was a compendium of jokes that covered various aspects of Tom’s life and career, including his marriage to Gisele Bündchen and the famous “deflategate” (scandal in the Championship final). of the 2015 AFC). Despite the tense moments, Brady took most of the taunts with good humor, highlighting his ability to laugh at himself even in the most uncomfortable circumstances.

2024-05-06 14:19:00
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